K1 EDUCATIONAL
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The K1 EDUCATIONAL by Booster Robotics is a compact humanoid robot optimized for education, research, and robotics competitions like RoboCup KidSize, where it claimed championship in 2025. Standing at 95 cm tall and weighing 19.5 kg, it features 22 degrees of freedom for agile bipedal locomotion, including human-like walking, balancing, and joint movements. Powered by NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX with up to 200 TOPS AI compute, it supports ROS2, Python/C++ SDKs, and no-code AI platforms for tasks like object recognition, voice interaction, and obstacle avoidance. Equipped with stereo depth cameras, 9-axis IMU, 6-mic array, and speakers, it enables multimodal perception and real-time control. Fully assembled and portable, the K1 offers low-latency edge computing, OTA updates, and open-source tools, making it ideal for students and developers to explore embodied AI, bipedal navigation, and collaborative robotics in classrooms or labs without complex setups.
Quick Overview & Key Facts
K1 EDUCATIONAL is a humanoid robot made by Booster Robotics in China, launched in 2025 and built for education platforms, RoboCup competitions, and AI research labs. Its estimated price is USD 5,999 - 13,999. Featured in “Booster Robotics Unveils K1 Educational Humanoid for Classrooms and Labs”.
- Dimensions
- 95 x 18 x 40
- Weight
- 19.5 kg
- Mobility
- Legged (bipedal walking)
- Top speed
- 1.4 km/h
- Handles
- Tools, precision instruments, people interaction
- Battery runtime
- 80 minutes (5 Ah battery)
- Charging time
- 2 hours
- Sensors
- Stereo depth camera, 9-axis IMU, circular 6-microphone array, touch sensors, integrated speaker, balance sensors
- Operating environment
- Indoor
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Booster K1, the platform behind the Educational edition, wins the KidSize Humanoid League at RoboCup 2025 in Brazil.
Source: Humanoids Daily ↗
Booster unveils the K1 in three editions, including the K1 Edu, with app control and custom actions taught by demonstration.
Source: Robotics Tomorrow ↗
The RoboCup Humanoid Robot Program adds the Booster K1 RoboCup Edition and a pool of 12 K1 units that teams can borrow for RoboCup 2026.
Source: RoboCup Federation ↗
Booster robots win 3 gold, 2 silver and 3 bronze medals at RoboCup 2026.
Source: Booster Robotics ↗
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Q1. What is K1 EDUCATIONAL, and what problem is it designed to solve?
K1 EDUCATIONAL is a compact humanoid robot by Booster Robotics designed for education and research, addressing accessibility gaps in humanoid platforms for teaching and student projects.
Q2. What are the main capabilities and key features of K1 EDUCATIONAL?
It features onboard AI for environment perception, ROS2 compatibility, and support for multimodal interaction in robotics learning and competitions.
Q3. Who is K1 EDUCATIONAL built for, and which industries can benefit from it?
Built for students, researchers, and developers in education, research labs, and competitive robotics such as RoboCup.
Q4. Is K1 EDUCATIONAL a commercial product or still a research prototype?
K1 EDUCATIONAL is a commercial development platform, fully assembled and ready for use in education and research applications.
Q5. Is K1 EDUCATIONAL currently available for purchase, and when is it expected to ship?
As of 2026, it is listed at around $6,000 but currently not available for purchase; shipping depends on distributor fulfillment.
Q6. How does K1 EDUCATIONAL actually work in real-world environments?
It operates autonomously with sensors for perception, balancing, and human-like movement, integrated into workflows for task validation and data capture.
Q7. When was K1 EDUCATIONAL announced or officially launched?
Booster Robotics unveiled the K1 humanoid robot prior to 2026, with integration into events like RoboCup by that year.
Q8. How is K1 EDUCATIONAL different from other robots in the same category?
According to the manufacturer, it emphasizes onboard AI, lightweight design, and open tools for quick experimentation without remote servers.
Q9. Does K1 EDUCATIONAL require additional development or customization after purchase?
It arrives ready to use but supports custom AI integration and open SDK for developer modifications in research.
Q10. What is the future roadmap or planned upgrades for K1 EDUCATIONAL?
Booster Robotics aims to expand its use in competitions and research, with the company promoting developer ecosystems for ongoing enhancements.
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